Question 1

is it possible to get surgery on your ears?

Accepted Answer

Ear surgery : Yes, it can be done for many reasons.  To treat infections, repair holes in ear drum, rebuild ear bones, place implantable hearing devices. Can also alter or repair deformities of the outer ear.

Question 2

what is the surgery like to pin back my ears?

Accepted Answer

An otoplasty: Although each person is different, ear reshaping -otoplasty- usually involves changing the shape and position  of the ear cartilage. This is done through an incision hidden in back of the ear. Most often sutures are placed to pull the cartilage into a proper shape and to pull the ear closer to he head. This is a day procedure and there is usually little pain afterward and risks a small.

Question 3

how can i fix my prominent ears without surgery?

Accepted Answer

You cannot: There is, unfortunately, no non-surgical option to improve prominent ears. The cartilage must be reshaped and respositioned and this requires a surgical procedure in all cases. I hope this information is helpful.

Stephen weber, M.D., f.A.C.S.
Lone tree facial plastic surgeon.

Question 4

could i get my ears pinned back without having surgery?

Accepted Answer

Below: The new earFold implant is a curved strip of flexible metal that is placed under the skin on the front of the ear. It works by gripping the cartilage and folding it back into a predetermined shape, pulling the ear closer to the head

This is a minor procedure in the office does not require sedation, can be done under local.

Question 5

can i get my prominent ears pinned back without having surgery?

Accepted Answer

Otoplasty is best: One device is an ear band with a molded earpiece, but this is really on for babies, when their ear cartilage is still moldable.  The device has to be worn all day. An otoplasty can be useful to correct issues like a prominent ear where the entire ear is pushed forward or a cup ear deformity where there is a lack of one of the normal ear folds.  Consult a facial plastic surgeon for a consultation.

Question 6

is it possible to permanently pin your ears back without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Permanent!: Only permanent treatment is to have the ears surgically pinned back.

Question 7

i would like to know whar can i do to pin my ears back without surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Really, nothing.: Other than wearing your hair to cover your ears, there is no non surgical "ear pinning" besides headphones or sweatband use! cartilage has natural "spring" and will come out. Surgical otoplasty is a straightforward operation that can be performed under local anesthesia (in an adult) with low risks and excellent long-term results. See an abps-certified plastic surgeon or two for more information!

Question 8

is it possible to get surgery on their ears to remove their earrings because their stuck?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: This is a common problem.  Your ear, nose and throat doctor can apply a local anaesthetic and remove that embedded earing --right in his/her office!  it is a 5 minute procedure!

Question 9

my son had ear tube1 year ago.  dr.send him to surgery to remove them. he find they already takenout by themselves and ear drumheale.why he send him?

Accepted Answer

I don't know. : Ask your surgeon.  What was the lag between his last exam and the day of tube removal?  There are several kinds of ear tubes, and this determines the procedures regarding removal.

Question 10

stretched ear lobes as i age. can surgery fix them?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Surgery can fix this problem but it not ussually done except for extreme problems.

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Stretched ear lobes as i age. can surgery fix them?

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